Travel documentaries
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan
Comedian and highly reluctant globetrotter Romesh Ranganthan abandons the five-star vacation treatment and travels beyond his comfort zone to some of the world’s most unlikely holiday destinations in this quirky BAFTA award-winning travel documentary. His latest adventure sees him on an epic African adventure, visiting Uganda, Rwanda and Madagascar. During his travels, he tries banana gin, encounters incredible wildlife and visits a village shaman.
Griff's Canadian Adventure
Beloved British comedian and travel enthusiast Griff Rhys Jones is on an epic journey across Canada as he explores the nation’s cultures and traditions. From the rugged Atlantic Coast of Newfoundland to Vancouver in the Pacific Northwest, each episode will see Griff under go a challenge to truly experience each province, with a little help from locals and experts he meets along the way.
The Story of Egypt
Egypt is home to one of the world’s earliest civilizations. Its settlements date back to 17000 BC. It was a powerful and influential empire that grew from the Nile River Valley to the eastern Mediterranean. In this fascinating series, Professor of Egyptology Joann Fletcher examines Egypt’s extraordinary rise and fall, from the empire’s humble nomadic beginnings to its zenith as pyramid builders.
Walking Through History
Slap on those walking boots, grab your compass and take a delightful trip through British history. Tony Robinson is your guide in this illuminating history documentary series as he explores some of the UK’s most exquisite and memorable landscapes, exploring the events from the past that took place there. Unearth fascinating tales and meet colorful characters from yesteryear.
Greeks of the Sea
Greece is the world’s greatest maritime nation. From humble fisherman and expert boat builders to daring sponge divers and billionaire shipowners, this engaging travel documentary discovers a culture rich in history, myth and religion. Immerse yourself in stories and succulent seafood as adventurer Nikos Andronicos shows us why the Greeks believe they ‘have salt running through their veins’.